The double album was praised for its bleak, unflinching depiction of Long Beach life and Staples's distinctive, deadpan flow. It's a landmark of 2010s West Coast hip-hop.
- The album was produced by No I.D., DJ Dahi, and Brian Kesler, among others.
- It debuted at number 34 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album's two parts, "Summertime" and "'06," were released simultaneously.
Vince Staples is a rapper from Long Beach, California, known for his laconic delivery and commentary on inner-city life. "Summertime '06" was his full-length debut after a series of EPs, arriving at a moment of critical buzz for the artist.
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